The P8X Game System
macca
Posts: 779
Hello,
I present you the project I'm working on for quite some time: the P8X Game System, a dual-propeller based game console. It is a combination of an hardware platform and an open source integrated development environment based on propellergcc aimed at developing retro-style games.
The libraries currently supports a number of video modes, including PAL, NTSC and VGA at various resolutions, up to 320x240 pixels, with 4 or 16 colors per pixel, RGB+sync only.
I'm attaching some images of the console prototype, schematics and IDE screenshot, so you can have a taste of what it is already done.
I have also setup a web site with more details, source code and downloads:
https://dev.maccasoft.com/propgame
I would appreciate comments and suggestions.
Have fun!
Marco
I present you the project I'm working on for quite some time: the P8X Game System, a dual-propeller based game console. It is a combination of an hardware platform and an open source integrated development environment based on propellergcc aimed at developing retro-style games.
The libraries currently supports a number of video modes, including PAL, NTSC and VGA at various resolutions, up to 320x240 pixels, with 4 or 16 colors per pixel, RGB+sync only.
I'm attaching some images of the console prototype, schematics and IDE screenshot, so you can have a taste of what it is already done.
I have also setup a web site with more details, source code and downloads:
https://dev.maccasoft.com/propgame
I would appreciate comments and suggestions.
Have fun!
Marco
320 x 266 - 42K
321 x 230 - 45K
2688 x 1683 - 28K
Comments
I like the idea of storing the games on a cartridge, it brings back great memories of gaming in Atari VCS days
It's good to see propgcc get more attention with another well done project!
@macca
i ported PROPTRIS v1.0 for your P8X Game System.
here to find:
http://www.ws-nbg.de/p8x/main.php
Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany
Bye,
Werner
@David Betz
I use the Schematic from macca and build my own.
(Without 128K external RAM).
I ported my PROPTRIS (1 Propeller) to P8X Game System.
http://propeller.ws-nbg.de/main.php My PROPTRIS
http://www.ws-nbg.de/p8x/main.php P8X PROPTRIS
Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany
Bye,
Werner
It looks like a fairly easy build but I think I'll wait until Macca at least offers a PCB.
I have a new Game for the P8X Game System
PROPTRIS4TWO v1.0
Retro Tetris for 2 Player
ws-nbg.de/p8x/main.php
also a new Version of P8X PROPTRIS (1 Player)
Now 640x480 Resolution
Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany
Bye,
Werner
a new Game for the P8X Game System
SOKOBAN v1.0
ws-nbg.de/p8x/main.php
Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany
Bye,
Werner
I have some boards available for anyone interested.
The boards are built with common through hole components except for the edge connector and joystick that I think are not so common, so I have prepared this package as a starter:
1 main board + card edge connector
1 controller board + mini joystick
2 cartridge boards
The total price is Euro 36.00 + Euro 10.00 for shipping.
Variations are possible but I can't send full kits.
Schematics and parts lists are available on the web site https://dev.maccasoft.com/propgame
Contact me with a private message for the details.
Enjoy,
Marco.
Alter Ego
Alter Ego is a unique platform puzzle game, players will use their alter ego to swap position, collect pixels, and solve levels. There are 25 levels in the game.
Lode Runner
Lode Runner is a remake of the classic PC/Apple II/C64 game of the same name. The player controls a character who must collect all the gold in a level while avoiding guards who try to catch him. After collecting all the gold, the player must travel to the top of the screen to reach the next level. There are 50 levels in the game which progressively challenge players' problem-solving abilities or reaction times.
Both were ported from Uzebox sources.
Enjoy!
I just want to say that you have done a tremendous work with this project. Hardware wise a very simple but still powerful (from a Propeller perspective) dual MCU design. And your IGDE (Integrated Game Development Environment), including the default libraries, are awesome.
I'm designing my own PCB to get started developing some cool games for it!
/Johannes
Had it from macca some time ago but just now got the time to build it.
its a neat little system and i really enjoy it.
Now of tho make some games..
And i am working on a 3d printed case design for the console to give it a nice home :-)
Yes, I wrote a compatibility layer that allows to port games from Uzebox almost unchanged. It is limited to mode 3 and mode 1 and the graphics needs a bit of conversion because Uzebox uses 256 colors instead of 64. Alterego, Loderunner, TankFu, Spaceinvaders and Pacman are all ports from Uzebox.
That is excellent; the only games i've played on the Prop have been through the Hydra gaming setup, and that was minimal. I will have to check out Uzebox as well.